Category : Art & Culture
Sarwin Darwesh: The voice of freedom in Kurdish poetry
Erbil-born poet Sarwin Darwesh has made a lasting mark on Kurdish literature with her evocative and rebellious poetry. Born in Erbil in 1972, Sarwin Darwesh...
Actress Soma Qasim reflects on theatre and cinema
Actress and theatre artist Soma Qasim hails from Sulaymaniyah and has become one of the city’s respected figures in performing arts. She graduated from the...
Duhok’s ancient city of Mardaman uncovered
Duhok province is home to numerous archaeological sites, with research and excavation ongoing to uncover more of the region’s ancient history. Recently, a French production...
Kozhin Azad: Exploring the spiritual side of painting
At 24 years old, Kozhin Azad from Hawraman, currently living in Sulaymaniyah, is making a name for himself in the local art scene. A fourth-year...
Historic Qardaran tea house remains a local landmark
In the heart of Erbil’s old bazaar, the Qardarān Tea House stands as a cherished symbol of the city’s social and cultural life. This small...
Yazidis celebrate the annual Jema festival in Lalish
Every October, Yazidis around the world gather to celebrate one of their holiest festivals, the Jema Festival, with many returning to the Lalish Temple in...
Yezidis revive tradition with cultural ceremony in sinjar
After a five-year hiatus, Kurdish Yezidis in Sinjar have revived a cherished cultural tradition, organizing an annual ceremony to celebrate and preserve their heritage. This...
Kurdish film festival showcases culture and women’s voices in Canada
From October 17 to 19, the city of Vancouver is hosting the second Kurdish Film Festival, featuring dozens of films that celebrate Kurdish culture, history,...
Rahman Azizi: Forty years of shaping Kurdish theater
Born in Bokan in 1970, theater actor and director Rahman Azizi has spent more than four decades shaping the Kurdish theater landscape in Iran. Renowned...